Do you have a solid quantitative toolbox and a keen interest in energy markets? Are you ready to join an exciting growth journey and help rethink the future of energy trading in the US? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our expanding Gas team in Austin, Texas. You will be part of our new natural gas trading desk and play a crucial role in building and maintaining fundamental models to develop profitable trading strategies.
Be part of our US growth adventure
At InCommodities, we are on a mission to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly into a global team of over 200 talented professionals from 22 countries. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark- often referred to as the Silicon Valley of energy trading- we operate with a truly global perspective, extending our activities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.
In 2020, we expanded our US presence by establishing an office in Austin, Texas. Today, our US organization covers both power and natural gas. In this role, you will be part of our US Gas team, which is currently split between Aarhus and Austin. Here, you will collaborate with fellow quantitative minds, including traders, analysts, software developers, and a meteorologist, to develop advanced trading algorithms for financial gas products on CME and ICE.
You can look forward to being at the forefront of trading technology and market insights, working with some of the brightest people in the field of energy trading.
Responsibilities - you will:
- Build and maintain quantitative models of North American natural gas fundamentals, such as supply-demand models
- Develop and maintain production and demand forecasts
- Create tools and analysis to implement and fine-tune algorithmic trading strategies in collaboration with traders and software developers
- Conduct back-testing and validation processes of algorithmic trading strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of models before implementation
- Ensure the quality of input data used in trading models
- Take ownership of documentation to ensure comprehensive coverage of model functionalities and interfaces
Qualifications - we imagine that you:
- Have a master's degree in finance, economics, or another related quantitative field
- Preferably have experience in a similar position within gas trading (not required)
- Have excellent skills in quantitative modeling (e.g., statistics, data science, econometrics, applied mathematics, physics)
- Have great programming skills, preferably in Python
- Communicate fluently in English - both written and verbal
Personal skills - we expect that you:
- Are detail-oriented and quality-conscious
- Can work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Have a curious mindset and constantly seek to improve the existing
- Have effective communication skills and feel confident in sharing your opinion and knowledge
- Possess a collaborative mindset with a strong emphasis on cross-team and cross-functional cooperation
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Maternity and paternity leave included paid and unpaid options
- Paid time off days and paid holidays
- Meals, snacks and drinks at the office
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What We Do
InCommodities, founded in Denmark in 2017, is on a mission to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading. We have quickly grown into a fast-expanding energy trading company with offices in Austin, Texas, Singapore and Aarhus, Denmark.
We specialize in buying and selling power and gas, using cutting-edge technologies combined with deep market insights. By analyzing large datasets and automating core business processes – like data-driven forecasting and advanced trading strategies – we stay agile, precise, and ahead of the curve in a dynamic market.
At InCommodities North America (NA), you'll be at the heart of our operations, playing a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for scaling our growth adventure in the North America. We embody a start-up mindset, seeking people who thrive in a dynamic environment with strong focus on continuous improvements.
We want to win and be the best in class and to help each other grow, we use honest and constructive feedback and sparring within and across teams. Personality and cultural fit are important to us because we want you to be happy here. The work culture is casual; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.
Instead, we value autonomy and responsibility, and the flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions – all crucial for driving our company's growth and adaptability in these early phases of building our presence in the US.
Why Work With Us
We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. We are on the journey to build an autonomous US business unit and scale our on-site operations, with the majority of the value chain in Austin. Want to join?
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our work-from-home policy is very flexible allowing employees to balance both their work and private lives. However, we expect employees to work primarily from our office in Austin, Texas, to foster strong relationships and great collaboration.
